George Koolovitz
Apr 20, 2008
Born in Chicago to George Koolovitz, Sr. and Sophie (Zeleznick) Koolovitz. Died Sunday at VNS Scolnick Hospice House. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Rudolph, and wife Laura. Mr. Koolovitz served in the US Army Maintenance Battalion of Company A, First Armored Division. He saw duty in the Italian, the Rome Arno, and in the Tunisian Campaign during...
Barbara Parks Sherwood
Apr 20, 2008
Barbara Parks Sherwood, 94, long-time Tri-Cities resident, died Sunday April 20, 2008 at Oak Crest Manors in Spring Lake. Barbara was born in Grand Rapids, MI where she attended her grandmother's and mother's private school before graduating from Central High School. Her family owned a cottage in Highland Park where she and her brother, Paul, spent many happy summers...
Anthony " Tony " Strait
Apr 20, 2008
Everyone in Tonys life was captivated by his big, friendly smile and his kind heart. Family was his most cherished thing in life and he found great happiness in their company. Tony had a great work ethic and gentle sense of humor, many friends and countless hobbies. He lent his fun-loving spirit and compassion to everyone around him and...
Martin Shane
Apr 20, 2008
Mr. Martin Shane, died April 20, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; 6 children; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchildren.
Joyce Ann Warren
Apr 19, 2008
Ms. Joyce Ann Warren, age 59, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Hackley Health Partners. Funeral Services will be held Friday, 12:00 noon at Queen Esther Baptist Church with Rev. Samuel Greer, Jr. officiating. She leaves to cherish her memory, Brother, Joe; Sisters, Linda, Beverly, Sharon, Lesia & Tamara Warren and a host of other relatives and friends....
Matthias "Matt" Young
Apr 19, 2008
Matthias "Matt" Young, age 71, died suddenly on Saturday April 19, 2008 at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on September 4, 1936 to Charles and Margaret Young in Muskegon. He was a member of Muskegon Catholic Central High School's first graduating class in 1954. Matt was co-captain of the MCC football team and attended Western Michigan...
Darwin Charles Sheffer
Apr 18, 2008
Mr. Darwin Charles Sheffer, age 73, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at an area hospital. Darwin was born May 20, 1934 in Muskegon to Charles and Julia (Hittle) Sheffer. He was a life long resident of Muskegon. Darwin was a baker for Winger Bakery for close to 25 years and also baked for a short time at Snow...
Clifton E. Clark
Apr 18, 2008
Mr. Clifton E. Clark, age 91, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Village of the Oaks in Muskegon. He was born February 6, 1917 in Paducah, KY and resided in the area since 2005. Mr. Clark worked for Excello/Textron Tool and Die for many years before retiring in 1977. In 1940, he married the former Ina Lee...
Gerrit Bud Steigenga
Apr 18, 2008
Gerrit Bud Steigenga, age 93, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, April 18, 2008 at his home in Muskegon with his family at his side. He was born on November 23, 1941 in Muskegon to Harry and Gertrude Steigenga and resided here for most of his life. He graduated from Muskegon High School and was...
Carolyn M. Skocelas
Apr 18, 2008
Mrs. Carolyn M. Skocelas, age 73, passed away at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her family on Friday, April 18, 2008. She was born on December 9, 1934 to Joseph and Mary (Cwynar) Bickowski in Muskegon and was a life resident of the area. She was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. On October 16, 1954 she married...
Nancy Stidham
Apr 18, 2008
Mrs. Stidham, age 67, died April 18, 2008. She was born May 2, 1940, in Ludington, to Donald and Violet (Blundell) Stewart. On December 18, 1959, in Whitehall, she married Martin Stidham. Mrs. Stidham had been a legal secretary, was office manager for White Lake Construction Co. for a number of years and had owned and operated Small Blessings...
William Menehan
Apr 17, 2008
Mr. William Menehan, age 79, died Thursday, April 17, 2008. He was born in Green Bay, WI on June 1, 1928 to William & Clara (Wells) Menehan. Mr. Menehan served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed as a pursur at Grand Trunk Western Railroad until retiring and was a member of...
Arlie Seabolt
Apr 17, 2008
Arlie Seabolt, age 68, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, in Louisville, KY He was born November 23, 1939 to Edward and Sylvia (Strait) Seabolt in Kalkaska, MI. He moved to the Muskegon area as a child residing here until January 2007. Arlie married the former Karen Johnson on December 6, 1958. He was employed by Shaw-Walker for 43...
William J. Clark
Apr 17, 2008
Mr. William J. Clark, age 80, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born December 4, 1927 in Muskegon to William Roy and Agnes (Mahoney) Clark. He married the former Betty L. Smith in Muskegon on November 22, 1947. She preceded him in death February 14, 2004. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during...
Richard A. Hill, Sr.
Apr 16, 2008
Mr. Richard A. Hill, Sr. age 64, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at home surrounded by family. He was born January 19, 1944 in Muskegon to Robert and Eileen (Hanes) Hill and has lived in the area all of his life. Mr. Hill was a welder for Grand Haven Technologies, retiring in 1985. Mr. Hill was involved with...
Gary L. Williamson
Apr 16, 2008
Mr. Gary L. Williamson, age 77, passed away Wednesday morning, April 16, 2008 at his home. Gary's journey began on March 14, 1931. He was born in Muskegon to Elmer and Martha (Thompson) Williamson. At an early age the family moved to the rural Hart area where Gary graduated from Hart High School. Following graduation he joined the U.S....
Eva Kinsey
Apr 16, 2008
Mrs. Kinsey, age 88, died Wednesday, in Whitehall. SERVICE: Saturday, 1:00 PM, Clock Chapel-Whitehall. VISITING HOURS: Saturday, 11:30 AM until service time at the funeral home. DONATIONS: St. Mary's Catholic Church of Muskegon. CLOCK White Lake
Irene D. Reyes
Apr 16, 2008
Mrs. Irene D. Reyes, age 71, passed away early Wednesday, April 16, 2008. She was born on August 23, 1936 to Louie and Henrietta (Fernandez) Ledesma in Saginaw, MI and has lived in Muskegon most of her life. She was a member of St. Jeans Catholic Church. On February 11, 1959 she married Feliciano in Muskegon and he preceded...
William Taylor
Apr 16, 2008
William (Bill) Taylor, age 60, passed away April 16, 2008 at his home. He was born January 11, 1948 in Spring Lake to the late Allen J. and Rosemary (Roach) Taylor. Bill married the former Beverly Risher on April 24, 1971 in Spring Lake. He was employed at Asimco 37 years, was a veteran of the Vietnam War, avid...
Nancy Kay Vangilder-Rafferty
Apr 15, 2008
Mrs. Nancy Kay Vangilder-Rafferty, age 41, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 after a short illness. She was born to Wilma and Robert Vangilder on November 2, 1965 in Muskegon. Nancy graduated from Muskegon High School 1983. She was a CNA and a factory worker for many years. Nancy enjoyed camping, long walks on...
